Here is the latest update from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-03 21:58:00.
Egypt Secures Historic Knockout Win Against Australia
ARLINGTON, Texas — In a thrilling encounter on Friday, Egypt triumphed over Australia in a penalty shootout, winning 4-2 and advancing to the knockout round of the World Cup for the first time in their history.
Egypt successfully converted all four of their penalty kicks, with Mohamed Salah executing a cheeky chip down the middle. Hossam Abdelmaguid sealed the victory with the decisive kick. In contrast, Australia faltered, with Harry Souttar and Lucas Herrington missing their penalties after the match ended 1-1 following extra time.
Game Highlights
Just before the penalty shootout commenced, Australia’s coach Tony Popovich made a surprising move by substituting goalkeeper Patrick Beach for veteran Mathew Ryan. The decision came despite Beach’s strong performance throughout the match, as this was only his sixth appearance for the Socceroos.
Egypt’s Mohamed Hany contributed to a tense moment when he scored an own goal, allowing Australia to equalize at 1-1. This own goal marked the record-setting 13th own goal of the tournament, surpassing the previous high of 12 set in the 2018 World Cup.
Prior to this incident, Hany had collided with Australia’s Connor Metcalfe, leading to concerns for his well-being. Medical staff closely monitored him for a possible concussion before he was cleared to continue playing.
Earlier in the match, Emam Ashour gave Egypt the lead with a goal in the 13th minute. The game marked Egypt’s debut in the knockout round of the World Cup, whereas Australia aimed for their first knockout victory on their third attempt.
After a goal-less 30 minutes of extra time, the match went to penalties, where Egypt displayed remarkable composure. Salah shared his thoughts on the pressure he felt as a senior player, saying, “I decided last minute, I don’t know if it’s my last World Cup so I had to do it.” He acknowledged the historical significance of the win, motivating his teammates by stating, “This is the biggest stage you can play in your life.”
Now in their fourth World Cup, Egypt looks forward to facing either Argentina or Cape Verde in the next round, while Australia remains 0-3 in knockout stage matches.
Information from The Associated Press and PA was used in this report.
FAQs
When did Egypt play against Australia?
Egypt faced Australia on Friday, during the knockout round of the World Cup.
What was the outcome of the match?
Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, marking their first knockout win.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-03 21:58:00
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